This page will be updated at least once daily to reflect the latest statistics on the spread of the coronavirus for the state of Victoria. The rate of confirmed cases of the illness COVID-19 has continued to accelerate from mid-March. These figures are official figures only, and reflect only the number of confirmed cases. The actual number is likely to be considerably more - some estimate up to 10 times as many, as tests are only applied to patients at particular risk, as well as health and aged care workers. CASES: 1685 DEATHS: 19 The total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Victoria is 1685 - an increase of four since yesterday. There have been no new deaths reported. To date, 19 people have died from coronavirus in Victoria. There have been 177 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Victoria that have been acquired through unknown transmission. There are currently 70 cases active in Victoria. Currently six people are in hospital, including two patients in intensive care. 1593 people have recovered. Of the total 1685 cases, there have been 1398 in metropolitan Melbourne and 235 in regional Victoria. Several cases remain under investigation. The total number of cases includes 893 men and 792 women. More than 542,000 tests have been processed to date. Of yesterday's new cases, one is a household contact linked to an outbreak last month at Fawkner McDonald's. "Our low rate of community transmission means we have been able to ease some restrictions in time for the long weekend, but it's still important to stay safe," Victoria's Chief Health Officer Professor Brett Sutton said. "Although it's tempting to rush out or have your friends over or head out to a cafe, it is important that we all still use common sense. "That means continuing to maintain physical distance from others, practice good hygiene - wash your hands regularly and cough and sneeze into a tissue or your elbow, avoid crowds, be cautious and if you're unwell stay home and get tested. "This particularly applies to people in the west and north of Melbourne where we have recorded most of recent cases. READ MORE: "This indicates there is on-going community transmission in these areas, and although it appears to be at low levels. "While our testing message applies to all Victorians, it is especially relevant to residents in the north and west. "Our clear advice was not to attend yesterday's protest as thousands of people flooding the city was a risk. If you attended and go on to develop any symptoms no matter how mild - it is critically important that you go and get tested." MELBOURNE: 109 cases (11 active) STONNINGTON: 94 BANYULE: 91 (1) BOROONDARA: 73 (2) BRIMBANK: 73 (7) CASEY: 69 (8) MORELAND: 66 (2) GREATER GEELONG: 65 HUME: 68 (10) MORNINGTON PENINSULA: 62 WYNDHAM: 55 (4) GLEN EIRA: 52 (1) MONASH: 51 (2) PORT PHILLIP: 47 (1) MELTON: 44 (3) DAREBIN: 42 (1) FRANKSTON: 40 MOONEE VALLEY: 38 WHITTLESEA: 34 BAYSIDE: 32 YARRA: 31 MANNINGHAM: 30 KINGSTON: 26 NILLUMBIK: 25 WHITEHORSE: 25 YARRA RANGES: 25 HOBSONS BAY: 19 (1) GREATER DANDENONG: 18 (1) CARDINIA: 16 MARIBYRNONG: 16 KNOX: 15 (2) MAROONDAH: 13 GREATER SHEPPARTON: 12 WELLINGTON: 12 BALLARAT: 11 MOIRA: 11 MITCHELL: 10 (1) MACEDON RANGES: 9 SURF COAST: 9 GREATER BENDIGO: 8 LATROBE: 7 MILDURA: 6 (1) MOUNT ALEXANDER: 6 ARARAT: 5 BAW BAW: 5 SOUTH GIPPSLAND: 5 WARRNAMBOOL: 5 BASS COAST: 4 CAMPASPE: 4 BENALLA: 3 HORSHAM: 3 LODDON: 3 MANSFIELD: 3 MOORABOOL: 3 NORTHERN GRAMPIANS: 3 SWAN HILL: 3 GANNAWARRA: 2 HEPBURN: 2 MURRINDINDI: 2 SOUTHERN GRAMPIANS: 2 STRATHBOGIE: 2 WANGARATTA: 2 CENTRAL GOLDFIELDS: 1 CORANGAMITE: 1 EAST GIPPSLAND: 1 GLENELG: 1 GOLDEN PLAINS: 1 MOYNE: 1 WEST WIMMERA: 1 WODONGA: 1 YARRIAMBIACK: 1 UNKNOWN: 5 (5) INTERSTATE: 45 (6) OVERSEAS: 2 (1) TOTAL 1681 (74) How Australia's states and territories compare See how the number of confirmed cases has evolved from state to state. After the first reported cases in late January, the graph clearly shows how the virus - known for its highly contagious nature - has gathered momentum in most areas in Australia. New South Wales is clearly where the epicentre of the outbreak is in Australia, but other states are likely to find the number of confirmed cases shortly follow the same trajectory. Please note that this graph may lag around 24 hours as we wait to collate accurate data from each the department of health in each state and territory. We have removed our paywall from our stories about the coronavirus. This is a rapidly changing situation and we aim to make sure our readers are as informed as possible. If you would like to support our journalists you can subscribe here.

Coronavirus in Victoria: confirmed cases and deaths from COVID-19

CORONAVIRUS CONFIRMATION: The number of people with COVID-19 is likely to be far higher than official test results show. Picture: Shutterstock.

This page will be updated at least once daily to reflect the latest statistics on the spread of the coronavirus for the state of Victoria.

The rate of confirmed cases of the illness COVID-19 has continued to accelerate from mid-March.

These figures are official figures only, and reflect only the number of confirmed cases.

The actual number is likely to be considerably more - some estimate up to 10 times as many, as tests are only applied to patients at particular risk, as well as health and aged care workers.

Updated positive coronavirus tests for Victoria, June 5

CASES: 1685

DEATHS: 19

The total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Victoria is 1685 - an increase of four since yesterday.

There have been no new deaths reported. To date, 19 people have died from coronavirus in Victoria.

There have been 177 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Victoria that have been acquired through unknown transmission.

There are currently 70 cases active in Victoria.

Currently six people are in hospital, including two patients in intensive care. 1593 people have recovered.

Of the total 1685 cases, there have been 1398 in metropolitan Melbourne and 235 in regional Victoria. Several cases remain under investigation.

The total number of cases includes 893 men and 792 women. More than 542,000 tests have been processed to date.

Of yesterday's new cases, one is a household contact linked to an outbreak last month at Fawkner McDonald's.

"Our low rate of community transmission means we have been able to ease some restrictions in time for the long weekend, but it's still important to stay safe," Victoria's Chief Health Officer Professor Brett Sutton said.

"Although it's tempting to rush out or have your friends over or head out to a cafe, it is important that we all still use common sense.

"That means continuing to maintain physical distance from others, practice good hygiene - wash your hands regularly and cough and sneeze into a tissue or your elbow, avoid crowds, be cautious and if you're unwell stay home and get tested.

"This particularly applies to people in the west and north of Melbourne where we have recorded most of recent cases.

"This indicates there is on-going community transmission in these areas, and although it appears to be at low levels.

"While our testing message applies to all Victorians, it is especially relevant to residents in the north and west.

"Our clear advice was not to attend yesterday's protest as thousands of people flooding the city was a risk. If you attended and go on to develop any symptoms no matter how mild - it is critically important that you go and get tested."

VICTORIAN CASES

Residential location is the residential address provided when the case is notified.

This is not where they were infected and may not be where the case currently resides.

Numbers are correct as of 11.59pm last night but are subject to change as cases are followed up and data is analysed.

The second column shows the number of current active cases in an LGA. Active cases are defined as someone who has tested positive, is currently in isolation and being monitored by the Department and who has not yet recovered.

MELBOURNE: 109 cases (11 active)

STONNINGTON: 94

BANYULE: 91 (1)

BOROONDARA: 73 (2)

BRIMBANK: 73 (7)

CASEY: 69 (8)

MORELAND: 66 (2)

GREATER GEELONG: 65

HUME: 68 (10)

MORNINGTON PENINSULA: 62

WYNDHAM: 55 (4)

GLEN EIRA: 52 (1)

MONASH: 51 (2)

PORT PHILLIP: 47 (1)

MELTON: 44 (3)

DAREBIN: 42 (1)

FRANKSTON: 40

MOONEE VALLEY: 38

WHITTLESEA: 34

BAYSIDE: 32

YARRA: 31

MANNINGHAM: 30

KINGSTON: 26

NILLUMBIK: 25

WHITEHORSE: 25

YARRA RANGES: 25

HOBSONS BAY: 19 (1)

GREATER DANDENONG: 18 (1)

CARDINIA: 16

MARIBYRNONG: 16

KNOX: 15 (2)

MAROONDAH: 13

GREATER SHEPPARTON: 12

WELLINGTON: 12

BALLARAT: 11

MOIRA: 11

MITCHELL: 10 (1)

MACEDON RANGES: 9

SURF COAST: 9

GREATER BENDIGO: 8

LATROBE: 7

MILDURA: 6 (1)

MOUNT ALEXANDER: 6

ARARAT: 5

BAW BAW: 5

SOUTH GIPPSLAND: 5

WARRNAMBOOL: 5

BASS COAST: 4

CAMPASPE: 4

BENALLA: 3

HORSHAM: 3

LODDON: 3

MANSFIELD: 3

MOORABOOL: 3

NORTHERN GRAMPIANS: 3

SWAN HILL: 3

GANNAWARRA: 2

HEPBURN: 2

MURRINDINDI: 2

SOUTHERN GRAMPIANS: 2

STRATHBOGIE: 2

WANGARATTA: 2

CENTRAL GOLDFIELDS: 1

CORANGAMITE: 1

EAST GIPPSLAND: 1

GLENELG: 1

GOLDEN PLAINS: 1

MOYNE: 1

WEST WIMMERA: 1

WODONGA: 1

YARRIAMBIACK: 1

UNKNOWN: 5 (5)

INTERSTATE: 45 (6)

OVERSEAS: 2 (1)

TOTAL 1681 (74)

How Australia's states and territories compare

See how the number of confirmed cases has evolved from state to state.

After the first reported cases in late January, the graph clearly shows how the virus - known for its highly contagious nature - has gathered momentum in most areas in Australia.

New South Wales is clearly where the epicentre of the outbreak is in Australia, but other states are likely to find the number of confirmed cases shortly follow the same trajectory.

Please note that this graph may lag around 24 hours as we wait to collate accurate data from each the department of health in each state and territory.

We have removed our paywall from our stories about the coronavirus. This is a rapidly changing situation and we aim to make sure our readers are as informed as possible. If you would like to support our journalists you can subscribe here.